Press Release · Pixelworks, Inc.
Pixelworks Reports Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results
Distributed by Elle Digest · Originally issued via PR Newswire
PORTLAND, Ore., Nov. 11, 2026 — Pixelworks, Inc. (NASDAQ: PXLW) ("Pixelworks" or the "Company"), a provider of innovative cinematic and enhanced visualization solutions, today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026.
Third Quarter 2026 and Recent Highlights
- Announced multi-year device certification agreement with Meta to bring TrueCut Motion® cinematic content to Meta's VR Devices, including the upcoming Meta VR Glasses
- Worked with Universal Pictures on DreamWorks Animation's original animated comedy, Forgotten Island, theatrically released in late September
- Repurchased $1.2 million of shares of common stock for less than book value under the Company's stock repurchase program
- Ended the third quarter with cash, cash equivalents and short-term marketable securities of approximately $50 million
"During the third quarter, we continued to execute on our strategy of building and scaling a pure-play technology licensing business centered on TrueCut Motion and our visualization solutions," stated Todd DeBonis, Chairman and CEO of Pixelworks. "This included steady progress toward our near-term objectives of growing the TrueCut Motion ecosystem of premium large-format exhibitors and expanding the availability of cinematic TrueCut Motion-graded content.
"Most recently, we achieved a major milestone with Meta becoming our first major device manufacturer customer for TrueCut Motion device certification. This multi-year agreement, which is ahead of the original timeline for our device licensing program, will bring unmatched cinematic clarity and highly immersive content to Meta's VR devices. We also believe this partnership will meaningfully accelerate the pipeline of new TrueCut Motion-graded titles. Importantly, we remain well capitalized to execute on our strategy and continue driving growing momentum for our differentiated TrueCut Motion content across both theatrical and device experiences."
Conference Call Information
Pixelworks will host a conference call today, November 11, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time. Analysts and investors are invited to join the Company's conference call using the following information:
Third Quarter 2026 Conference Call
Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Time: 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time)
Live Webcast Link: Click Here
Dial-in Participation Registration Link: Click Here
Advanced registration is required for dial-in participants. Please complete the linked registration form above to receive a dial-in number and dedicated PIN for accessing the conference call by phone. A live and archived audio webcast of the conference call will also be accessible via the investors section of Pixelworks' website: www.pixelworks.com.
Pixelworks, Inc.
Pixelworks (NASDAQ: PXLW) is a technology licensing company specializing in cinematic visualization solutions, including industry-leading content creation, delivery and display processing solutions that enable highly authentic viewing experiences with superior visual quality. Pixelworks has more than 20 years of delivering image processing innovation to leading providers of consumer electronics, professional displays and video streaming services.
About TrueCut Motion
TrueCut Motion® is a powerful video platform from Pixelworks that provides filmmakers with a new palette for motion. It enables shot-by-shot motion grading, allowing creators to manage judder, motion blur, and frame rates to achieve a consistent, cinematic look across all screens. For more information on TrueCut Motion, visit: www.truecutmotion.com
Note: Pixelworks, the Pixelworks logo, TrueCut Motion and TrueCut are registered trademarks of Pixelworks, Inc.
Note Regarding Financial Statements
As previously announced, on January 6, 2026, the Company completed the transaction to sell its shares in Pixelworks Semiconductor Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Pixelworks ("Pixelworks Shanghai"), to a special purpose entity led by VeriSilicon Microelectronics (Shanghai). The contribution from the Pixelworks Shanghai semiconductor subsidiary to the operating results of the Company for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026 was determined to be immaterial. Therefore, the Company's reported financial results contained in today's press release do not include discontinued operations activity from the first several days of January 2026 before the sale closed.
Safe Harbor Statement
This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These statements may be identified by use of terms such as "begin," "continue," "will," "expect", "believe," "anticipate" and similar terms or the negative of such terms, and include, without limitation, statements regarding the expansion and adoption of TrueCut Motion technology and the Company's strategy to grow as a global technology licensing business. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements for purposes of this release. Such statements are based on management's current expectations, estimates and projections about the Company's business. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve numerous risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Actual results could vary materially from those contained in forward looking statements due to many factors, including, without limitation, market and other conditions and other factors described in our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") from time to time. More information regarding potential factors that could affect the Company's financial results and could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements is included from time to time in the Company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, as well as subsequent SEC filings.
The forward-looking statements contained in this release are as of the date of this release, and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update any such statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
[Financial Tables Follow]
PIXELWORKS, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (In thousands, except per share data) (Unaudited) | |||||||
Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | ||||||
2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | ||||
Revenue, net | $ 378 | $ 241 | $ 888 | $ 400 | |||
Cost of revenue | 30 | 24 | 248 | 77 | |||
Gross profit | 348 | 217 | 640 | 323 | |||
Operating expenses: | |||||||
Research and development (1) | 1,472 | 932 | 3,632 | 2,798 | |||
Selling, general and administrative (2) | 2,311 | 1,902 | 6,627 | 5,746 | |||
Restructuring | — | — | 2,089 | — | |||
Total operating expenses | 3,783 | 2,834 | 12,348 | 8,544 | |||
Loss from operations | (3,435) | (2,617) | (11,708) | (8,221) | |||
Interest income and other | 648 | (3) | 1,544 | 62 | |||
Loss before income taxes | (2,787) | (2,620) | (10,164) | (8,159) | |||
Benefit for income taxes | (12) | (57) | (24) | (201) | |||
Net loss from continuing operations | (2,775) | (2,563) | (10,140) | (7,958) | |||
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes | — | (2,030) | 85,153 | (11,580) | |||
Net income (loss) | (2,775) | (4,593) | 75,013 | (19,538) | |||
Less: Net loss attributable to redeemable non- controlling interest and non-controlling interest | — | 161 | — | 638 | |||
Net income (loss) attributable to Pixelworks, Inc. | $ (2,775) | $ (4,432) | $ 75,013 | $ (18,900) | |||
Net loss from continuing operations per share - basic and diluted | $ (0.46) | $ (0.47) | $ (1.63) | $ (1.51) | |||
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations per share: | |||||||
Basic | $ — | $ (0.37) | $ 13.66 | $ (2.20) | |||
Diluted | $ — | $ (0.37) | $ 13.36 | $ (2.20) | |||
Net income (loss) attributable to Pixelworks, Inc. per share: | |||||||
Basic | $ (0.46) | $ (0.81) | $ 12.03 | $ (3.59) | |||
Diluted | $ (0.46) | $ (0.81) | $ 11.77 | $ (3.59) | |||
Weighted average shares outstanding: | |||||||
Basic | 6,056 | 5,440 | 6,233 | 5,258 | |||
Diluted | 6,056 | 5,440 | 6,375 | 5,258 | |||
(1) Includes stock-based compensation | 353 | 100 | 566 | 344 | |||
(2) Includes stock-based compensation | 759 | 483 | 1,643 | 1,156 | |||
PIXELWORKS, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (In thousands) (Unaudited) | |||
September 30, | December 31, | ||
ASSETS | |||
Current assets: | |||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 40,892 | $ 11,243 | |
Short-term marketable securities | 8,932 | — | |
Accounts receivable, net | 95 | — | |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 386 | 568 | |
Current assets held for sale | — | 38,422 | |
Total current assets | 50,305 | 50,233 | |
Property and equipment, net | 190 | 205 | |
Operating lease right-of-use assets | 461 | 704 | |
Other assets, net | 61 | 121 | |
Total assets | $ 51,017 | $ 51,263 | |
LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | |||
Current liabilities: | |||
Accounts payable | $ 328 | $ — | |
Accrued liabilities and current portion of long-term liabilities | 984 | 1,972 | |
Current portion of income taxes payable | — | 43 | |
Current liabilities held for sale | — | 18,005 | |
Total current liabilities | 1,312 | 20,020 | |
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion | 154 | 298 | |
Income taxes payable, net of current portion | 481 | 508 | |
Deferred tax liability | — | 31 | |
Total liabilities | 1,947 | 20,857 | |
Commitments and contingencies | |||
Redeemable non-controlling interest | — | 28,600 | |
Shareholders' equity: | |||
Preferred stock | — | — | |
Common stock | 506,624 | 504,405 | |
Treasury stock, at cost | (4,432) | — | |
Accumulated other comprehensive income | 244 | 2,882 | |
Accumulated deficit | (453,366) | (528,379) | |
Total Pixelworks, Inc. shareholders' equity (deficit) | 49,070 | (21,092) | |
Non-controlling interest | — | 22,898 | |
Total shareholders' equity | 49,070 | 1,806 | |
Total liabilities, redeemable non-controlling interest and shareholders' equity | $ 51,017 | $ 51,263 | |
SOURCE Pixelworks, Inc.